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Cheese, goat, soft type

Per 100 g edible portion
Dairy & Eggs
LimitCheese's Phosphorus takes up 26% of the daily limit, earning a Limit rating - an occasional, small portion only.

Phosphorus / Sodium / Potassium (rating basis)

Phosphorus256 mg26%
High
Sodium459 mg23%
Moderate
Potassium26 mg1%
Low

About this food

How to think about Dairy & Eggs: Cheese is worth a closer look - Dairy products are high in phosphorus with high absorption and should be limited. With eggs, the white is a low-phosphorus protein while the yolk is much higher - treat them differently.

Nutrient insight

Cheese's phosphorus is the top contributor (26% of its limit). Source matters: animal phosphorus absorbs at 60-80%, additive phosphorus near 100% - the same number can mean very different real loads.

Other nutrients

Protein18.5 gNot rated; needs attention at stage 4-5
Fiber0 gBeneficial for CKD (core plant-based nutrient)
Sugar (total)0 gNaturally free of sugar
Alcohol0 gAlcohol-free
Purine8.6 mgLow purineNot rated · category estimate
Oxalate2 mgLow oxalateNot rated · category estimate
Phosphorus source: Animal source (higher absorption) · Potassium form: Whole food

Practical tips

Practical tip: Watch dairy portions; with eggs, the yolk is phosphorus-dense while the white is not - treat them differently.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cheese safe for kidney disease?

Based on CKD stage 3-4 daily limits, Cheese is rated Limit - Phosphorus is the highest contributor at 26% of its limit. Ratings reflect public nutrition data only; individual cases should follow medical advice.

Why is Cheese rated Limit?

Among phosphorus, sodium and potassium, Cheese's Phosphorus is highest (256 mg, 26% of daily limit), falling in the 25-30% band - hence the Limit rating.

How much Phosphorus is in Cheese?

Per 100 g, Cheese contains Phosphorus 256 mg, which is 26% of the CKD stage 3-4 daily limit (1,000 mg).

Is Cheese safe on a low-potassium diet?

On a low-potassium diet, Cheese falls below the 300 mg per 100 g reference point, providing 26 mg of Potassium. Treat this as a reference - your stage and labs decide the real target.

How does Cheese compare to other dairy & eggs foods?

Compared with the typical Dairy & Eggs food, Cheese has less Phosphorus - 256 mg per 100 g on record. Ratings on this site always use the food's own measured values.